Introduction:
This checklist, provided by FE+MALE Think Tank, is a free tool for companies, startups, and investors focused
on gender diversity, equality, equity, and sustainability. It can be used alongside a standard Due Diligence
Checklist.
For Investors: Assess profitability, evaluate risks, and determine the company’s value.
For Founders: Understand your funding source, highlight expertise for operational advice, and research
potential partners’ past ventures.
Why Integrate Gender Parameters?
- Investing in women-led businesses benefits society and investors in various ways:
- Innovation: Women entrepreneurs bring fresh perspectives and creativity.
- Sustainability: Women-led businesses prioritize long-term impacts.
- Impact Metrics: Measure job creation, leadership diversity, and community contributions.
- Profits: Diverse leadership, including gender diversity, leads to financial outperformance
- Economic Empowerment: Supporting women entrepreneurs uplifts entire communities.
- Market Expansion: Tapping into the significant women’s market segment.
- Diverse Decision-Making: Leads to better risk management and balanced perspectives.
- Positive Brand Image: Demonstrates commitment to diversity, equality, and social responsibility.
Additional Benefits: - Progressive stance on gender equality enhances reputation and long-term growth.
- Companies with good gender performance have higher market valuations.
Summary:
Investing in women-led businesses is both socially responsible and strategic. It drives innovation, enhances
sustainability, delivers measurable impacts, leads to financial gains, and contributes to broader economic
empowerment and societal progress.
Impact Potential:
Angels, Venture Capital Investors, Family Offices, and Institutional Investors have the potential for
tremendous impact in building local, resilient economies.
